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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,280.55 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,280.55 and 535.04 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,280.55 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,280.55 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,280.55 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 685,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,139.07/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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